Notebook Computer is offered to educational market.
Press Release Summary:
Offering VitalSource KEY and Personal Portable Library from VitalSource Technologies, ThinkPad R52 notebook education model features 14.1 in. TFT display with 1,024 x 768 resolution, 1.6 GHz Pentium M processor, 2 Mb L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB, and 60 Gb HDD. UltraConnect antenna optimizes frequency coverage for wireless LAN connectivity via Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG. Other features include integrated Gigabit Ethernet, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, and 256 Mb memory.
Original Press Release:
New ThinkPad R52 Notebook Model for Education Includes a Three-year Limited Warranty
The ThinkPad R52 notebook model for education features a three-year limited warranty plus:
Intel Pentium M processor 725a (1.6 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 400 MHz front-side bus (FSB))
Rescue and Recovery
Support for PCI Express technology including the ExpressCard
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
56 K V.90 modem (V.92-designed)
RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors; two USB 2.0 ports; infrared port
60 GB high-speed HDD
VitalSource KEY and the Personal Portable Library
Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Trusted Computing Group (TCG)-compliant (requires download of security software from Lenovo)
IBM Universal Manageability (UM) solutions
Support Center: 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional and selected applications installed
Overview
The new ThinkPad® R52 notebook for education features new processors and a three-year limited warranty on parts and labor (one year on battery).
Educational features
This model includes VitalSource KEY and the Personal Portable Library from VitalSource Technologies, Inc.
The ThinkPad R52 notebook education model is available only to public or private K-12, or higher, accredited schools organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes for use by qualified students and teachers.
This model for education is for sale direct from Lenovo(TM) or through an Authorized Education Reseller. It is not available for resale to any other organization or individual.
Feel the power
Intel(TM) Centrino mobile technology:
Intel Pentium(TM) M processor family
Intel PRO/Wireless family
Intel 915 chipset
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
56 K V.90 modem (V.92-designed)
Wireless-enabled with Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG (Intel 11a/b/g)
UltraConnect antenna to help optimize frequency coverage and performance for improved wireless LAN connectivity around the world when used with compatible options
Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) XP Professional and selected applications installed
Standard 256 MB PC2-4200 (533 MHz) memory expandable to a maximum of 2 GB
Count the benefits
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 integrated graphics for clear images
Rescue and Recovery(TM)
Sleek design: 34 to 37 mm (1.35 to 1.46 in)
358.1-mm (14.1-in) TFT display with 1024 x 768 resolution
Easy-loading Ultrabay(TM) Enhanced modular drive bay
Support for optional ThinkPad Dock(TM) II, ThinkPad Mini-Dock, or ThinkPad Port Replicator(TM) II
CD-RW/DVD-ROM 24x-24x-24x-8x max combination Ultrabay Enhanced(TM) drive
Access IBM button; ThinkLight® keyboard light; individual volume up, down, and mute buttons
UltraNav dual-pointing system, featuring TrackPoint® and customized touch pad for the ultimate in pointing flexibility
RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors; standard ports including S-Video out
Planned availability
June 2005
